Darshanaa 0 Newbie Poster

hello everyone.
im darshanaa
ive just started my linux classes.the problem is ive got no idea abt unix and what all its abt.
While i got familiar with the installation ,and required configurations.i clicked a query .
why does linux -
red hat enterprise linux 4.0 work properly on intel celeron mobile pro.?
This is bcause, i tried to install it on my laptop with the same.Aandddd the dam OS just got my pointing device(touch pad cursor) go mad.literaly.
At someone's advice, god save him form me , i deleted all the dev/ partitions from the mycomputer->manage->disk mgt.
result --the grub boot loader was in love with my pc so decided not to go.now i can't access my windows too.that had me really really mad at linux.now ive formatted my pc.reinstalled all my work.everything is fine.but what's the solution or shall i say what was the problem actually.
oh just b4 i forget. what's the viasamuel processor?how does differ
4rm pentium.
plz help
thanks****